I came into the city to drop off something to a friend, and he ended up letting me tag along to a…read morebirthday outing he was going to. The destination was this Mexican spot, which I had never heard of. But to be fair, I never hang out on Rhode Island Ave. My friend and I went in and found the party we were looking for -- the place is relatively small. Some were outside, and others were sitting at the bar, which is where we ended up. They were a bunch of people scattered throughout the restaurant, but the staff did a good job taking care of everybody. I ended up trying their frozen guava passionfruit margarita and got a handful of tacos. The marg impressed me -- very fruit forward, yet also very tequila forward... a delicious combination. And then I got two veggie tacos -- they had a variety, and they all tend to be the cheapest options. I got cactus and some sort of gourd taco. Both were scrumptious. Oh, I enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa that everyone gets -- the salsa was a little runny, but flavor was great. My experience left a great first impression, and I'd be down to try other things on the menu. Oh -- my friend got a lamb barbacoa and carne asada taco -- I just tried a little of the meat and I was jealous I didn't get it myself. They have daily specials and weekend brunch, so there's much to explore!

This is our local go-to Mexican restaurant. Their food is delicious. It's well made and they handle…read morespecial requests pretty well. The servers have been there forever and take pretty good care of you. The place is well decorated. It is usually pretty busy so the chatter is energetic, but not loud. Dogs are welcome on the patio. They routinely have specials, taco Tuesdays and delicious drinks. Oh, if you are really hungry, they have a special, Plato Grande - it is loaded with all kinds of delicious food. Try it! You know I'll be back.

It's hard to pick the right star rating for Haydee's. The restaurant itself is strictly ordinary,…read morethree stars at best - plain Salvadoran/Mexican cuisine, reasonable prices, typical (weak) beer list with only bottles, the sort of cocktails you would expect. It's walking distance from our house, and we've been there over the years only to see a friend's band perform. But last night we were there for the weekly Sunday jazz jam, and the place was packed. We arrived a bit after the schedules 6:30 beginning, and we were lucky to get a table. By 7 PM it was standing room only as musicians kept arriving, with their drumsticks or instruments, signing in to have a chance to jam. Several first rate amateur performers, some relative duds as well, but very much worth hearing. With the jazz jam five stars. Averages at four. We will certainly be back for the jam.

Went on a Saturday night to see my favorite band. There's a $20 cover that is actually a drink…read moreticket so you get one cocktail for it. The $16 frozen margarita was made with a nasty syrup. The place gets so crowded, floor wet, that you can't really dance there by 11pm. Lights are bright. I don't understand the cover charge when everyone is drinking?

Last min decision to snag dinner instead of cooking. All in all, solid decision for sure…read more We sat at the bar, was promptly taken care of. We had the Chile Relleno and steak fajitas, both were deliciously flavored and satisfied our appetite. I love love love a good rice and bean side, and they did not miss. I would definitely come back and try some more items!

Attached to a food court in Noma yoy will find a great taco spot with a modern twist on traditional…read morestreet tacos. The line can get long, so be prepared to wait, but it will be worth it. Ordered three tacos and an order of guacamole to share. All the tacos were so flavorful!

A lively staple in MtP! So many options on the menu. The pupusas were crispy with a good ratio of…read morecheese and meat. Sometimes they have DJs and other live music! And lots of patio space

Usualmente no me gusta dejar malas reseñas pero esta vez creo que lo amerita ordene unas pupusas y…read moreunos nachos, las pupusas revuelas que parecian tórtillas solo medio tenían embarrado el chicharon, el curtido blanco sin sabor eso no es curtido salvadoreño ni las puousas ya que soy originaria de El Salvador. Ni hablar de los nachos con frijoles de lata, poco pollo y sin sabor y los precios tan elevados creo que no quede con ganas de ordenar otra vez.

Your boy's relationship is on the rocks. You've been a bit MIA lately. Everybodys been adulting…read more The perfect time to finally get the crew together for the first time in months! Someone name drops El Chucho. This crew is clearly full of sophisticated intellectual musicians and scholars because we all immediately know it's a the right choice. Enter the building: it's busy. It's always busy! BECAUSE ITS GOOD you understand? BUT somehow by the grace of baby Jesus we snag a good table. Tequilas all around because that's what El Chucho does. We order tacos of course. But here's where I make aove that might seem out of ordinary, it might raise eyebrows. BUT I DONT CARE. I'll say it proudly: there's a lot of places you can get a good taco in this city, but the reason I pick El Chucho is because they have the ultimate tiebreaker: their BLACK BEANS ARE JUST DIFFERENT TRUST ME. So I ordery tacos and then I say "and a side of beans" and wait for the reaction from the table. But again, this is a crew of sophisticated intellectual musicians and scholars. They're already hip to it. THEY KNOW that El Chucho is cooking up the best side of beans in the city. BUT WAIT. Out sever hits us with a curve ball: Black beans are OUT, it's PINTO beans now. WHAT. After some initial shock and consolations around the table, We recognize that wait... we TRUST this institution with our taste buds. If they made the change it was for good reason. If they made the change the change is for the better! SEND THE PINTO BEANS. This is Yelp so I'll spare you the details of the beers and tequila that followed. The stories of love and heartache and television fame and laughter and good times. THIS is what El Chucho is for! And because of the five-stars above and because of the trajectory of the narrative thus far, you already know there's no disappointment here, you already know that the pinto beans were fantastic. I may still maybe prefer the black beans, but this was a equal trade-off. Thai was best for best. So of course I'm still coming to El Chucho for tacos because they still have the best tiebreaker in the city: THOSE PINTO BEANS

This is a cool little mexican spot that one of my friends recommended so I got to try it out. It's…read morequaint and cozy with a bar at the entrance and smaller table seating along the sides. Nothing over the top or super fancy about the space which is actually refreshing. Although it was a Monday there was a fairly decent crowd and apparently they feature an all day happy hour menu on this day which had items such as street tacos, guacamole, queso as well as beer and shot specials. Quality service overall the bartender was easy to get a hold of whenever I needed something. I decided to order the al pastor and brisket tacos. Both options were very good, fresh ingredients and toppings and the meats were flavorful and not dried out. All in all no complaints about my taco experience, definitely recommend giving them try whenever you're in the area.

Visited this restaurant back in March. I was with a fairly large group. The service was awesome. We…read morewere seated quickly (as per our reservation) and the server was very attentive. I stuck to the late night happy hour menu and ordered the Frito pie. It was REALLY good. The portion was smaller than I expected, so I'd definitely order two next time. I nibbled on my wife's shrimp fajita and it was delicious. The drinks were very nice. I ordered the spicy margarita and it was delicious. The ambiance is warm and cozy. It's not a large space, but I did not feel cramped. There is an outdoor heated seating area as well.

Visiting the area and our host noted this was their, "favorite place in DC!" So we had to give it a…read moreshot. Rustic little place with outdoor seating and friendly staff. The salsa was amazing. We had the chicken fajitas and loved them. After our meal our server noted the pork is most popular and his favorite. Wish we were going to be around for a second visit! We hear they also have a great breakfast offering.

Be careful with this place. I used to be a regular here and would stop by often. Unfortunately,…read moreever since the owner passed away, the level of service and professionalism has gone downhill. The son, who now knows runs this place, has done a terrible job managing it. The last time I visited this bar, I was charged for two separate tabs. One was around $200. I was with a friend and might have bought a few rounds, so I did not question that one too much. But then the next morning I realized that there was a second charge for over $600. When I went back to ask for a breakdown, the owner refused to show it. His only explanation was that alcohol is expensive. He also claimed that I had agreed to pay for someone else's tab. This was a person I had just met that night and was not there with. I was never given a total, never saw a receipt, and never knowingly agreed to take on that kind of charge. This is not a high-end bar. There is absolutely nothing in that place that justifies a $600 tab for one person. Since then, I have found out that I am not the only one. Former employees and other locals said this place has a pattern of charging people ridiculous tabs when they are intoxicated. A bartender from a bar across the street said it happens all the time. People come in saying they feel like they were scammed or taken advantage of. As I mentioned, I used to be a local and a regular. After this experience, I became a former one. So did a few others I have met who stopped going for the same reason. Even two long-time employees left because of the way the place was being run. The fact that they sided with the customers, not the business, speaks for itself. If you decide to go, do it with your eyes wide open. Those of us who used to trust this place no longer do.

Oh man . I think I found a hidden Mexican/Salvadoran gem around Adams Morgan. Pork n cheese and…read morebeans n cheese pupusas plus steak avocado tacos and chili salsa definitely warmed me up well last night. The taco tortillas' taste and texture tell me they were made in house too. While waiting for them to prep my carryout order, the atmosphere made me imagine if I must be at a bar and grill in El Salvador. Totally would repeat especially to check out their HH.

The decor was stunning and I felt like I was transported elsewhere for my meal I love places that…read moreare decorated lovely! What we chose for our course! Cheese Empanadas Horchata Tequila Tacos (al pastor, chorizo, carnitas) Flan (my favorite

I don't normally go for Mexican in DC, but gave this spot a try. The food is actually very good. I…read moreoften judge a place based on their chips and salsa. They passed my test. Our party of two started with Margaritas, with a side of chips, guac and salsa. I order a chicken burrito with pollo asado. Tried some of my friend's yucca and loved those too. Overall, a great meal. This place is very big. They have indoor seating in the front and back, as well as covered outdoor seating. We sat on the patio, but noticed the popular area is towards the back of the restaurant where the restrooms are. Decent service, but not the best for being a slow evening. That might be the downside of sitting outside on the patio.